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1980 Ford Mustang engine tapping sound

Tiny
TERRY DECESARE
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  • 1980 FORD MUSTANG
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 2,000 MILES
Built 302 alm heads comp cam when engine cold a load tapping sound cant tell if its from top or bottom end when warm still taps but not as loud as when cold? Not manys miles almost new a later model 302 carb
Saturday, December 8th, 2007 AT 10:25 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Solid lifters? May have one or two that need adjustment.
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Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 9:44 AM
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KEN L
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Yep, the valve train grows when warm and the noise is less, I would remove the valve covers and re-adjust the valve lash.
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Thursday, August 1st, 2024 AT 9:51 AM

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